There are many psychological and physical benefits of having a fresh, traditional Christmas tree.

And with this turbulent COVID-19 year, we’re all in need of a happy and healthy Christmas.

Our customers tell us all the time how our real trees help alleviate their stress, relax them and increase their general wellbeing at home. People love to look at them, touch and smell them.

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that exposure to natural environments has beneficial effects on people. People who live near nature report higher wellbeing and satisfaction with life.

There is a lot of evidence to suggest that people recover more quickly from stress and mental fatigue when exposed to natural environments too.

Indeed, plants in offices have been shown to have a positive effect on the wellbeing and creativity of workers. So, there is no reason to assume a cut, or potted, fresh Christmas tree won’t have the same impact in homes during the festivities.

There are also lots of reports from experts that reveal similar findings.

The University of Surrey’s environmental psychologist, Dr Birgitta Gatersleben says the appeal of fresh evergreen plants at this time of year is that they seem alive when everything else appears dead.

She also says the depth of colour of real trees and the smell, as well as the physical act of bringing something live indoors, really appeals to people.

Our customers say the same and with our need this year to get even closer to nature than before, we think this is going to be more apparent this Christmas. They have also told us that real Christmas trees boost their mood and give them a feeling of contentment.

One of the other benefits of having a real Christmas tree is that they are much better for the environment. They are grown as a field crop, so as soon as one is cut, another is planted.

Christmas trees help to reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide while they are growing and once twelfth night comes, they can be made into chippings or mulch too.

Being environmentally-sound is vital these days and it, also, has a positive impact on our mental wellbeing, as we feel we’re doing the right thing when we choose to be green.

Once you’ve got your fresh tree up, dressing it can also boost your mood and improve your mental and physical health.

Steve McKeown, a Psychoanalyst, says putting up Christmas decorations acts as an ‘anchor or pathway to those old childhood magical emotions’, which ultimately make us happier.

Meanwhile, Psychologist, Deborah Serani, says decorating your home can ‘create that neurological shift’ to happiness and that it also delivers a dopamine spike – a healthy shot of the feel-good hormone.

We all need to have a boost this year, so if you want to get your decorations up soon and come in for a fresh tree, we’re here, we’re open and we’re happy to help!